Antarctica

Antarctica is the Earth's Suthernmost continent surrounding the South Pole. Below are a number of questions to help you get aquatinted with this amazing place.


  • Browse some pictures of Antarctica at the [[http://www.aad.gov.au/ |Australian Antarctic Devision]]
  • Use the site above to find out what is unique about Antarctica? You can even view live webcams from some of the research stations.
  • What is special about the colours, light silence of Antarctica?
  • What words can we use to describe the qualities and features of Antarctica?
  • Do people live in Antarctica?
  • If people are there, how do they get around?
  • At the Australian Antartic Devision website, Click on fact files. find some facts that interest you to share with the class and display on the wall.
  • Visit the site Antarctic Classroom. In the top right hand corner is a search box. Type in map. Have a look at maps of the continent.